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Belly Button Began Poking Out 3 Months Post Op Tummy Tuck, What Happened?

asked 9 months ago by 45isnew25
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 227 times
Tags: belly button, 3 months post-op, normal

Hi there, I am 14 weeks post op from tummy tuck and I just noticed today when laying flat that a small piece of my belly button is poking out...like an outy. I feel a small knot when I massage or feel around my navel. This has not been here up until now. What has happened? What do I need to do and what is this? Belly buttons give me the heeby jeebies anyway and this piece poking out has got to go!

4 answers to Belly Button Began Poking Out 3 Months Post Op Tummy Tuck, What Happened?

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Possible belly button hernia

Hello, You might have a hernia near your belly button. I would have your surgeon examine you. Best Regards, John Di Saia MD
John P. Di Saia, MD

Orange Plastic Surgeon
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You may have developed an umbilical hernia

It sounds like you may have developed an umbilical hernia causing your belly buttock to stick out whereas it did not before. I suggest that you see your plastic surgeon to see whether you need surgical correction. It does not sound like a serious situation, just an uncomfortable situation for you and cosmetic problem. see video
James Tang, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Umbilical Hernia?

Thank you for the question. Based on your description, it sounds like you may have an umbilical hernia. Evaluation by your surgeon is necessary. Best wishes. see video
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Protruding belly button after tummy tuck

It sounds a bit unusual to have such a protrusion late after a tummy tuck. It could be some soft tissue swelling which should resolve in several months. Alternatively, you may have an umbilical hernia which will not resolve without surgical repair. Please confer with you plastic surgeon. All the best, Talmage J. Raine MD FACS
Talmage J. Raine, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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